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1) Submittal of plans, drawings, specifications, and other documentation in sufficient detail to demonstrate compliance with the provisions of the fire code applicable to the type of work; (2)Pyment of a plan review fee, in the amount of. (A) Fifteen percent of the fee assessed for the same work under section 5-7-1 of this Code; or (B) $200, in the case of apy plan to install or remove a storage tank for hazardous materials or flammable fluids over sixty gallons. (c) In cases where submitted plans are incomplete, incorrect, or otherwise deficient or where there are modifications or revisions to the plans after a permit has been issued, the fire chief may require the: (1) Submittal of corrected, amended, or supplemental information and documentation; and (2) Payment of an additional plan review fee in an amount proportional to the extent of the review. (d)Upon determination that the plans comply with the fire code, the fire chief shall approve the plans and issue a permit for the work to commence. In issuing a permit the fire chief may impose certain conditions as may be necessary to ensure compliance with the fire code during and after the work occurs. Section 17-1- Inspections. (a) Whenever any work regulated by the Hawaii County Fire Code is ready for inspection, the person authorized by the permit to do the work shall make a request for an inspection in a form prescribed by the fire chief. (b) An inspection is required for the following_ types of work or activities: (1) Testing and acceptance of a new or modified fire alarmsystem; (2) Installation or removal of an automatic fire extinguishing system for commercial cooking equipment; (3) Installation or removal of storage tanks for flammable liquids or gases designed to hold more than sixty gallons; (4) Testing of automatic sprinkler systems, standpipes, private hydrants, or other water -based fire protection systems. (c) In conducting an inspection, the fire chief may_ (1) Approve the work; (2)Approve the work, conditioned on additional actions as the fire chief may impose if deemed necessary for fire safety and compliance with the Hawaii County Fire Code; or (3) Not approve the work and require additional actions, including) a subsequent inspection, as the fire chief may impose if deemed necessary to fire safety and compliance with the Hawaii County Fire Code. (d) The fire chief may revoke an approval of inspected work if it is found that: (1) The work deviates from the approved plans for which the permit was issued; (2) The work was approved on the basis of incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information, or (3) The work is unsafe or presents an undue hazard to life, health, or property_ (e) A person shall pay a fee of $100 when requesting any subsequent inspection."